Karamea Area: Kahurangi National Park

1. Kahurangi National Park

Created in 1996, Kahurangi is one of New Zealand's newest...

Translated, its name has a number of meanings including 'treasured possession', an apt description of its wonderfully diverse natural and recreational values....

Contact the Buller DOC office:
+64 3 788 8008

2. Heaphy Track - Nikau Palm Walk

Giant Nikau Palms – the world’s most southern palm...

There are a number of short walks en route to Scotts Beach, a popular destination at the beginning of the Heaphy Track. ...

3. Heaphy Track Zig - Zag Lookout Track

Watch for the world’s best ‘green flash’ at sunset!

There are a number of short walks en route to Scotts Beach, a popular destination at the beginning of the Heaphy Track. ...

4. Heaphy Track - Scotts Beach & Walk

Stunning seascape and magnificent views!

Start this walk from the carpark and follow the Kohaihai River up the valley to the long swing bridge.  The Scotts Beach/Heaphy...

5. Heaphy Track - Heaphy Hut and Katipo Creek Shelter

Heaphy Hut is the first hut on the Heaphy Track...

It is a 28 bunk hut at the mouth of the Heaphy River.  All huts on the Heaphy Track have heating,...

Mountain Biking the Heaphy Track from May 1 to September 30

The Heaphy Track, one of New Zealand’s “Great Walks” is...

Latest installment of the HEAPHYTRACKER newsletter here.  The Heaphy Track offers the only multi-day cycle course through a national park in...